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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 707.72 and 469.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 707.72 and 469.05 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 707.72 = 469.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/707.72 = 469.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 707.72 × 469.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 331,953.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,953.72/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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